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G1 SHY

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,828 mi
Last recorded47,828 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 SHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 47,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 47,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 45,155 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 45,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame corroded and hole visible within 30cm of suspension arm mounting point & subframe chassis mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 41,381 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 41,381 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust clamp cracked

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 38,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 35,533 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 32,125 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 27,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 22,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 7,793 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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G1 SHY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G1 SHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G1 SHY registered?

G1 SHY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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